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Punch Stars

Delightful baked treats with crisp edges and soft centers, perfect for any gathering or holiday celebration, finished with a vibrant glaze.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 39 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Festive
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 250 g flour about 2 cups
  • 125 g cold butter about ½ cup
  • 125 g sugar about ⅔ cup
  • 1 piece egg
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp punch spice
Icing Ingredients
  • 250 g powdered sugar about 2 cups
  • to taste Glühwein or a non-alcoholic punch
  • to taste drops red food coloring

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, cold butter, sugar, egg, baking powder, and punch spice. Mix well until you get a smooth dough.
  2. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Baking
  1. After 30 minutes, take the dough out and roll it out on a floured surface to about 3 mm thick.
  2. Use cookie cutters to create star shapes and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  3. Preheat your oven to 200 °C (about 400 °F) and bake the cookies for 6-9 minutes.
  4. Be sure to let them cool after baking.
Icing
  1. In a bowl, mix the powdered sugar with a small amount of Glühwein to create a thick icing.
  2. Add in a few drops of red food coloring to the icing.
  3. Dip the cookies into the glaze and allow them to dry completely.

Notes

For an extra burst of flavor, try adding a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to your dough alongside the punch spice. You can also experiment with different food colorings to match your party theme or season!